Patch graft materials for glaucoma tube implants.
Curr Opin Ophthalmol
; 28(2): 194-198, 2017 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27828897
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patch graft materials serve multiple purposes in glaucoma surgery. There are several choices of patch graft materials from which the surgeon can choose. Therefore, knowledge as to the choices and the potential risks and benefits of patch graft materials is imperative for the glaucoma surgeon. RECENT FINDINGS:
Recent studies evaluate both patch graft materials and techniques. This evaluation is timely as facility reimbursement changes may also impact utilization and technique.SUMMARY:
Successful operative outcomes require profound understanding of all potential risks and benefits of patch graft materials and surgical techniques.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Surgical Flaps
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Glaucoma
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Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Curr Opin Ophthalmol
Journal subject:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States